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The US Marshals Service has deputized members of Elon Musk's private security detail, which means they will now have certain rights and protections of federal law enforcement agents. CNN's John Miller explains. www.cnn.com/2025/02/21/p...

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This is the best summary of the current geopolitical situation I have seen. Sir Alex Younger (head of MI6 from 2014-2020) is a genuine expert and provides concise insight into a complex situation. Not just some talking head with an opinion. Really worth watching. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9pL...

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Czechoslovakia ramped up spying on Trump in late 1980s, seeking US intel - aided by Ivana Trump’s father, intelligence service with KGB ties targeted high-level government information www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018...

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Donald Trump was recruited by KGB with codename 'Krasnov', claims ex-Soviet spy www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news...

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🚨BREAKING CROSSPOST AFTER DDOS ATTACK Donald Trump Was Recruited by the KGB Under Codename ‘Krasnov’ Claims Former Soviet Spy Chief A former senior KGB chief claims Trump was recruited by them in 1987 due to his role as a prominent US businessman www.bylinesupplement.com/p/breaking-c...

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@davetroy.com : "Here's the claim about Trump being recruited in 1987 under the name "Krasnov." Trump was targeted by their network years before, when he hooked up with Ivana, who was connected to the Czech StB." bylinetimes.com/2025/02/21/d...

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📄 NEW: "Donald Trump Isn't the First Presidential Candidate Groomed by the KGB" Before Donald Trump, there was Henry Wallace '48, promising "peace" amid fears of nuclear war. Through this lens, Trump's capitulation to Putin was totally predictable. america2.news/donald-trump...

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Teenage DOGE worker Edward Coristine is grandson of former KGB spy Valery Martynov who was an officer in Line X - the technical espionage division of the KGB. Martynov became a double agent after FBI recruited him and began feeding Soviet secrets to the Bureau www.jacobsilverman.com/p/prominent-...

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Even before Trump 2.0, the Social Security Administration’s staffing levels were at a 50-year low due to a decade of budget caps & cuts authored by GOP lawmakers. Further staff cuts and office closures can only make things worse for America's most vulnerable. New, @propublica.org

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🚨In this video, we examine Zachary Radcliff, a youth pastor and CPAC performer facing 33 felony child abuse charges. His association with Jerry Falwell Jr. and Matt Schlapp’s CPAC reflect broader scandals among conservative leaders. (2024) www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNyd...

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Fact check: How Elon Musk is meddling in German elections - by Alima de Graaf www.dw.com/en/fact-chec...

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Yo DOGE, Found your waste! 👇🏼

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Musk went straight to the slurs after being called out yet again for saying that astronauts have been stranded on the International Space Station by the Biden administration for “political reasons”—a lie that astronauts themselves have repeatedly debunked.

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Got to say I LOVE the Trump Administration negotiating to get Rare Minerals from Ukraine, for 2 reasons: 1. It reduces our dependence on China for Lithium and Graphite (China provides near 70% of world supply) 2. More than 50% of those minerals are in Russian Annexed land.

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From the Admin that purports to support free speech, this baseless “Operation” is only meant to chill free speech. There is no predication for the FBI to open this investigation. The DOJ IG must monitor this closely — it appears to violate Department guidelines.

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"In other countries, this would be called 'an authoritarian coup.' In America, mealy-mouthed officials call our transition into a mafia state 'deeply troubling' and do little to curb the damage." -- HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT (2020)

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— Accidentally fired workers trying to contain bird flu — Accidentally fired workers overseeing our nuclear stockpile — Accidentally fired workers providing health care to Native Americans “Accidentally.” More like gross incompetence and mismanagement. Opposite of efficient.

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Musk went straight to the slurs after being called out yet again for saying that astronauts have been stranded on the International Space Station by the Biden administration for “political reasons”—a lie that astronauts themselves have repeatedly debunked.

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Elon Musk is cratering in polls: WaPo: Only 34% approve of Musk's role, 63% worry about his data access CNN: 54% say it's bad Musk was given a big role Majorities disapprove of Trump in CNN, WaPo, Gallup. On the pod, @juliaazari.bsky.social is great on all this: newrepublic.com/article/1917...

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By a 5–4 vote, the Supreme Court holds that states may NOT immunize state officials from certain federal civil rights lawsuits alleging unlawful delays in an administrative process (like the provision of welfare benefits). Kavanaugh and Roberts join the liberals. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

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"In addition to money for the border, defense and energy, that version also includes a $4.5 trillion tax cut and a $4 trillion debt limit hike." www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

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Republican Senators who voted for RFK Jr. have the best healthcare in the world, paid for by you. They don’t care about what’s going to happen to your kids, your parents, or you.

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Trump Asks SCOTUS To Let Him Fire Independent Special Counsel www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xeS...

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Judge Says Discovery Into DOGE's Labor Department Probe Likely www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHzy...

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Happening now: protesters are outside the Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago this evening. People are in line to see House of Reps Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for an event tonight promoting his recently released book. Crowd chanting at them, "we don't need a book tour!"

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A majority of Americans hold negative views of X owner Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.

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President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau exists to protect Americans from predatory lenders, junk fees, and fraud. Shutting it down does nothing more than give sketchy companies a free pass to prey on the public. We’re not going to let that happen.

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On Tuesday, Senate Democrats will investigate the Trump-Musk attack on American consumers. I'm inviting Elon Musk. He owes the American people answers on why he’s trying to shut down the financial cop on the beat that prevents big corporations from cheating Americans.

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Today is it—Kash Patel is dangerous & unqualified to to be FBI Director! Call: Sen. Todd Young of Indiana (202) 224-5623 Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska (202) 224-6665 Sen. Susan Collins of Maine (202) 224-2523 Sen. John Curtis of Utah (202) 224-5251 Sen. Mike Rounds of South Dakota (202) 224-5842

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Per Bloomberg: South African born and US Co-President Elon Musk's companies are set to add $613 Billions in value since election. An astronomical return on the $250 Millions he spent for Trump's election campaign.

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⚡️ US helping Putin escape isolation, Zelensky says after Riyadh talks. "The fact that they are discussing bilateral issues in Saudi Arabia is their right, but I believe that the U.S. helped Putin escape many years of isolation," President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Feb. 19.

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Trump on civil servants working from home: “Nobody’s going to work from a home. They’re going to be going out. They’re going to play tennis. They’re going to play golf. They’re going to do a lot of things. They’re not working.” Trump 1.0 - 293 golf days, $150m to taxpayers Trump 2.0 - $10.7m

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Here's one more action, bc I realized that Chair of the House Ag Committee's district (appropriately) includes State College. If you're at Penn State, plan a trip to one of his offices to ask him he's not holding a hearing on USDA firing people in charge of bird flu. www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...

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USPS Postmaster Louis Dejoy steps down after losing $9.5B in 2024 and $6.5B in 2023. Donald Trump nominated the corrupt and unqualified Louis DeJoy in May 2020. DeJoy donated $1.2 million each to Donald Trump's 2020 campaign, and to the Republican Party since 2016. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_D...

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US Catholic bishops sue Trump administration for halt in funding for refugee settlement www.kron4.com/news/nationa...

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Yet Another Top DOJ Prosecutor, Denise Cheung, Resigns After Trump Appointees Demand She Freeze Funds and Investigate Biden EPA Funding www.mediaite.com/trump/yet-an...

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White House says Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE — legally, anyway www.npr.org/2025/02/18/g...

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If you’re not confirmed by the Senate then you have no business meddling in the lives of MILLIONS of Americans We are suing DOGE for violating the constitution & illegally seizing power I’ll discuss tonight @ 8PM ET on @insidewithpsaki.msnbc.com 👇 statedemocracydefenders.org/fund/new-law...

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🚨BREAKING: In 4-3 decision, Wisconsin Supreme Court reverses lower court decision and DISMISSES voter suppression lawsuit. A big victory for our clients the WI Alliance for Retired Americans and voting rights in Wisconsin. Another stinging loss for the GOP! www.democracydocket.com/cases/wiscon...

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JD Vance’s Debacle in Germany Exposes MAGA’s Sinister Global Endgame newrepublic.com/article/1916... via @newrepublic.com

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Homebuilder confidence falls to lowest level in five months amid tariff concerns, high mortgage rates finance.yahoo.com/news/homebui...

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🚨BREAKING: @democracyforward.org files emergency lawsuit to halt DOGE from taking taxpayer data at the IRS. Visit Democracy Docket for full coverage. www.democracydocket.com

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Russia posted a budget deficit of 3.49 trillion rubles ($34.4 billion) in 2024, a three-year high in nominal terms and an 8% increase over 2023. It was also the third year in a row in which Russia has run a deficit of over 3 trillion rubles. www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/18/c...

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